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Straightforward and expert. We advise you individually for your tailor-made (virtual) employee participation program
Virtual employee share ownership makes it possible to bureaucratically retain and motivate key employees
Individual investment programs from specialized lawyers & experienced entrepreneurs
Efficient, legally compliant, cost-effective
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Virtual Stock Option Plans (VSOP) is the generic term for a contractual agreement that places employees in the same position as if they held a direct stake in the company. They do not become shareholders in the sense of company law, which makes virtual shareholdings much less complicated and more flexible than real shares.
Virtual shares
Employee does not become co-owner
No certification of the program necessary
Low bureaucracy
Tax burden in case of cash event (e.g. exit case)
No unwanted tax liability on issue
Real, corporate law shares
Employee becomes co-owner
Notarial certification required for initial allocation
Notarization per employee* necessary
High bureaucracy
Tax burden on issuance of shares conceivable depending on contractual arrangements
Undesirable tax liability on issue
For start-ups (with/without investors)
For small businesses & agencies
For medium-sized companies
Our partner law firm trustberg is a business law boutique specialized in corporate law and venture capital with offices in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg.
trustberg partner Dr. Christopher Hahn is himself co-founder of various startups as well as author of leading books (e.g. "Virtuelle Mitarbeiterbeteiligung") and thus a proven expert on digital processes and their legal implementation. His area of expertise primarily includes the participation of employees, executives and other key persons.
Conversation to understand your needs
Personal consultation and preparation of contracts
Sending of your immediately usable contract work
Thank you for your inquiry, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Talk to our expert:
Kolja Czudnochowski
Founder & Consultant
